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July 10, 2009, 09:36:10 pm

kibs45

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Install input shaft seal dry or wet?
« on: July 10, 2009, 09:36:10 pm »
Bosch VE.  I can't remember if the seal is installed wet or dry...grrrrr.  Thanks in advance!
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Reply #1July 11, 2009, 05:42:18 am

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Re: Install input shaft seal dry or wet?
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2009, 05:42:18 am »
I recall reading somewhere that you want to lubricate the seal with a bit of vaseline to make the seal go in easier.
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Reply #2July 11, 2009, 10:29:47 am

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Re: Install input shaft seal dry or wet?
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2009, 10:29:47 am »
Are you talking about the OD or ID? For the ID I would use oil, diesel, ATF or whatever.

It might be good to use permatex on the OD.
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Reply #3July 11, 2009, 05:58:17 pm

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Re: Install input shaft seal dry or wet?
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Quote from: kibs45 on July 10, 2009, 09:36:10 pm
Bosch VE.  I can't remember if the seal is installed wet or dry...grrrrr.  Thanks in advance!
Any seal should have the correspoding shaft or whatever part that is being sealed lubricated first and I like to take some fine sandpaper and polish the area the seal rides on also if possible.
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Reply #4July 12, 2009, 11:59:01 am

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Re: Install input shaft seal dry or wet?
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2009, 11:59:01 am »
i always lubricate a seal before i install it. kinda seems like the lube glues the seal in after the rubber absorbs the lubricant.
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